70th Annual Open Juried Exhibition

Welcome to the 70th Annual Open Juried Exhibition.

This exhibition has been exhibited at the Etobicoke Civic Centre

from September 20 to October 13, 2022.

It is also being featured here on the CFS website until the next OJE in 2023

We would like to thank our Jurors for the 70th Annual Exhibition

Steve Rose

Rayne Tunley

Helen McCusker

Award Recipients

To view an artwork and read the jurors' comments, click on it to display the full size along with its information

FIRST PLACE

Diana Hillman
THE RIVER (WINTER FLIGHT)
Oil on Wood Panel

36" x 36"
$2,000.

JURORS' COMMENTS
The aerial perspective gives us a sense of flying. The monochromatic palette of the blue along with the evocative light and shadow creates a dreamlike atmosphere.

SECOND PLACE

Fei Ji
LAKE WALKING
Oil on Canvas

48" x 48"
$2,000.

JURORS' COMMENTS
We respond emotionally to this powerful, ephemeral work – a procession of the human condition.
The surprise pockets of pure colour are delightful.

THIRD PLACE

Manuela Moldovan
LAKESHORE VIEW
Mixed Media Collage

24" x 30"
$750

JURORS' COMMENTS
The mixed media collage technique is exquisite. The drawing aspect brings intrigue and pulls you in repeatedly. It has mystery and enchantment.

HONOURABLE MENTION

Colin Hill
OPEN HEART
Oil & Sewn Canvas on Canvas

48" x 48"
$1,400.

JURORS' COMMENTS
Open Heart gives us a powerful and bold piece. We respond to the energy of the mark-making and to the visceral quality of the artist's hand at work.

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HONOURABLE MENTION

Betty Drebot
PINK NAIL POLISH FOR ABIGAIL
Oil on Canvas

20" x 16"
NFS

JURORS' COMMENTS
The direct gaze of a confident young girl is beautifully and lovingly painted. Obvious knowledge of anatomy in an engaging portrait.

HONOURABLE MENTION

Megan Ward
WHISPERING SKY
Oil on Panel

30" x 40"
$2,500.

JURORS' COMMENTS
The impact of the brushwork creates a Turner-esque energy. With its sophisticated colour the lights and darks glow. It has power and atmosphere.

70th Open Juried Exhibition

Participating artists are listed alphabetically by last name in the gallery below.
To view an artwork, click on it to dispay the full size along with its information: title, medium and price.
To inqire about purchasing any of the exhibition artworks, click the blue Inquiries button to contact the Colour and Form Society.

Inquiries